Brine Signs Kimmel, Turri, Manley

Warren, MI (November 1, 2012) – Brine announced today the signing of Major League Lacrosse midfielders, Michael Kimmel, Justin Turri, and Defenseman Mike Manley to multi-year endorsement contracts. As part of the deals, the players will make appearances to promote Brine and its products. Brine will use their images in advertisements, posters, catalogs, packaging, and utilize them extensively through digital media.

“All three of these guys are not only elite level lacrosse players, and have been at every level, but they are also tremendous leaders. All three captained their teams at Hopkins and Duke and those leadership skills are key to their role as brand ambassadors for Brine, we are lucky to have them” said Mark Millon, Director of Sports Marketing at Brine.

Kimmel is a graduate of Johns Hopkins where he was a USILA 1st and 2nd Team All-America. During his career he amassed 74 Goals and 69 Assists and was only the 3rd midfielder ever to net 30 points in all four years with the Jays. He was the 2nd Overall pick in the 2010 MLL Draft by the Bayhawks. He was awarded the MLL player of the week in week 4 of the 2012 MLL season for his 6 goal and 1 assist performance vs. Hamilton. He finished the 2012 season with22 goals and 11 assists helped lead the team to its second Championship in four years.

Turri, is a 2012 graduate of Duke University where he was a two year captain and Two-time USILA All-America. During his career at Duke he scored 70 goals and had 52 assists for a career total of 122 points. The Charlotte Hounds took Turri with their first pick and he was the 9th overall selection in the 2012 MLL Draft.

Manley, also a graduate of Duke University was the 3rd overall pick in the 2012 MLL Draft by the Rochester Rattlers. While at Duke, Manley was a two-time USILA All-America and team captain during his senior year. During his career he collected 153 ground balls, had 57 caused turnovers, and started in 74 of the 75 games he played.

About BrineHeadquartered in Warren, Michigan, Brine was established in 1922. Brine has spent almost a century supporting players in their athletic pursuit of game improvement products and programs. Recognized for innovation of the Offset™ lacrosse stick and the original round bladder soccer ball, Brine was acquired by New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. in August, 2006. Brine is a recognized industry leader in lacrosse, soccer, field hockey and volleyball. For more information about Brine, please visit www.brine.com.